Episodes

  • Special episode: A Look Inside Quantum Computing

    Special episode: A Look Inside Quantum Computing
    Dec 18 2025

    On this bonus episode for the holidays, Assistant Professor Jason Jenkins interviews Dr. Peng Guo and Dr. Mariam Gado about their roles in quantum computing at Dakota State University (DSU). Dr. Guo, a physics faculty member since 2023, teaches quantum computing courses and has received an NSF Award for simulating nuclear reactions using quantum computers. Dr. Gado, a recent PhD graduate, focuses on quantum cryptography and has taught quantum computing courses since joining DSU. They discuss the importance of linear algebra and programming skills for students, the potential of quantum computing in AI, and the emerging quantum computing programs at DSU, including a graduate certificate and undergraduate minor.


    Check back later this spring for a new season of Cyberology!

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    35 mins
  • DARC: Dakota State University Applied Research Corporation

    DARC: Dakota State University Applied Research Corporation
    Jul 16 2025
    Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel for the Dakota State University Applied Research Cooperation (DARC) Colonel Stacy Kooistra joins us for the newest episode of Cyberology. Learn all about this nonprofit affiliate of the university that is bringing cyber applied research opportunities to South Dakota, its mission and vision and the exciting opportunities on the horizon.

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    27 mins
  • A look inside the field of cybersecurity

    A look inside the field of cybersecurity
    Jun 24 2025

    On the latest episode of Cyberology, Dr. Andrew Kramer and Tristan Stapert join to talk about how people can learn more about the cyber industry and become involved. The two guests shared what interested them in the field of cybersecurity and how they first started exploring the subject matter, and how students before and during college can get involved in cybersecurity through camps, courses, and extracurricular activities.


    Kramer is an assistant professor in The Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences, and Tristan Stapert is a DSU graduate student earning a master's degree in computer science and adjunct instructor.

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    45 mins
  • Cyber competitions from the faculty perspective

    Cyber competitions from the faculty perspective
    May 15 2025
    On the latest episode of Cyberology, the cyber competition talk continues with Dr. Tyler Flaagan, a DSU alumnus and assistant professor, who talks about competitions from a faculty perspective. Whether he's competing or he is mentoring student competitors, Flaagan talks about the benefits of participation in cyber competitions such as Capture the Flag events.

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    29 mins
  • Student cyber competitions

    Student cyber competitions
    Mar 12 2025
    On the latest episode of Cyberology, DSU senior Gwen Vongkasemsiri sits down to tell us about the world of cyber competitions. After participating in a cybersecurity competition as a high school student, Gwen was hooked and has been signing up for local, regional, national, and international competitions. "I think competitions are an amazing way to keep up on your knowledge," she said. Additionally, these competitions have sent her to states like California Illinois, and New York, and countries like Norway and Japan.

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    26 mins
  • AI Deepfakes

    AI Deepfakes
    Feb 21 2025
    On the newest Cyberology, hear from a team of DSU students who will be presenting their research on AI Deepfakes for elected officials and their staff as part of the Center of AI's Congressional Exhibition on Advanced AI. Learn how easily someone real-time deepfakes that can be used on video conferencing platforms like Teams and Zoom.

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    35 mins
  • Exercise Science, biomechanics, and biostatistics

    Exercise Science, biomechanics, and biostatistics
    Jan 28 2025
    On the newest episode of Cyberology, Dr. Luke Chowning, assistant professor in the College of Education & Human Performance, talks about exercise science, biomechanics, biostatistics, and how technology is elevating it all. Starting with a broad explanation of exercise science, the body's response to exercise, down to the mechanical assessment of specific movements, muscles, or tissues in the execution of movement.

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    39 mins
  • Leveling up with esports

    Leveling up with esports
    Dec 6 2024
    On the newest episode of Cyberology, we check back in with DSU Esports Coach Andy Roland. He shares the diverse games offered through the athletic program, highlights the team's move to the new space in the Beacom PREMIER Complex, and talks new esports courses available in academics.

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    32 mins